More European than its neighbor Los Angeles, San Francisco is one of the favorite destinations of American French. Known for its steep streets, which hosted many races cinematic pursuits, its colorful wooden houses, and "Cable Car" (trams) that go up hills, this multiethnic city is noted for its rich culture. Capital and beatnik hippie movement, San Francisco is home to many quaint neighborhoods, the gay Castro District and a huge Chinatown, symbols of freedom and tolerance that characterize the mythical city of gold rush.
ID card
- Currency: Dollar
- Holiday: Independence Day, 4 July (1776)
- Time difference: When it is noon in France, it is 3 am in San Francisco.
- Official language: English has gradually evolved into "Anglo-American."
- Religion: The majority of people are protesting, but many religious minorities have found their way to San Francisco, given the multi-ethnic character of the city.
population
- Population: 750,000 inhabitants
climate
In San Francisco, the temperature differences from one season to another are low. In summer, it's hot but the wind can sometimes blow hard. In winter, the temperatures are mild, with very cool nights.
geography
Without Francisco is located in the county of the same name, at the tip of a peninsula about fifty kilometers. The city is situated on several hills, some of which gave their name to the neighborhoods (Pacific Heights, Nob Hill, Twin Peaks ...). The center is home to several historic neighborhoods including the Mission, the oldest district of San Francisco where Latinos are now in the majority, the gay Castro district, or Haight Ashbury, which saw the birth of the hippie movement. In the north of the city, overlooking the San Francisco Bay Area, there are several residential areas (Russian Hill, North Beach ...) and a huge Chinatown.
AREA
130 square kilometers
- San Francisco Museum of Art (photographs and modern paintings)
- Asian Art Museum (America's largest museum dedicated to Asia)
- California Palace of the Legion of Honor (European Art)
- Chinatown
- Golden Gate (the bridge and the park)
- Berkeley Art Museum
- Haight Ashbury and (neighborhood birthplace hippie movement)
- The former prison Alcatraz
- Seals of Pier 39
- The fisherman's Wharf (restaurants and shops on rehabilitated docks)
when to go
At any time of the year or in the summer for those who wish to enjoy the sun. Famous for its fog, the weather in San Francisco is rather temperate cool summer and mild winter. The average temperature is 14 degrees. In spring and summer the days are very sunny but rarely hot. The best time is from April to September.
Agenda festivities
- In mid-February: Chinese New Year. Large parades and marches dragons in Chinatown in San Francisco to celebrate the Chinese New Year
- April: Cherry Blossom. Cherry blossom festival in the Japanese community
- End of June: Gay Pride Parade. Parades of floats and music to the largest gay festival
- Last Sunday in June: the Castro Street Fair. Gay party in the Castro District
- April-May: International Film Festival.
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A great cultural diversity.
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- The absence of old stones and distant past to contemplate
- A relatively high cost of tourist life.
gastronomy
SPECIALTIES
San Francisco enjoys a unique culinary diversity. According to the desires and neighborhoods where you will find you will have the opportunity to sample nearly every cuisine in the world
- Clam chowder: clam soup served in a bread
- Pizza in the Little Italy neighborhood
- Hamburger: prepared based on fresh beef in real restaurants
- Caesar's salad: romaine lettuce, chicken and croutons with Caesar dressing
- Hash browns: shredded potatoes and fried in a pan
- Biscuits and gravy: hotcakes and bechamel sauce
- Sandwich ten loaves choice, vegetables, meats, cheeses, there's something for everyone
- Mexican and Asian dishes: burritos, tacos, beef with broccoli, it's everywhere
- Pumpkin pie: pumpkin pie
LOCAL PRODUCTS
- The California wines
- Beef
- Fruits
ID card
- Currency: Dollar
- Holiday: Independence Day, 4 July (1776)
- Time difference: When it is noon in France, it is 3 am in San Francisco.
- Official language: English has gradually evolved into "Anglo-American."
- Religion: The majority of people are protesting, but many religious minorities have found their way to San Francisco, given the multi-ethnic character of the city.
population
- Population: 750,000 inhabitants
climate
In San Francisco, the temperature differences from one season to another are low. In summer, it's hot but the wind can sometimes blow hard. In winter, the temperatures are mild, with very cool nights.
geography
Without Francisco is located in the county of the same name, at the tip of a peninsula about fifty kilometers. The city is situated on several hills, some of which gave their name to the neighborhoods (Pacific Heights, Nob Hill, Twin Peaks ...). The center is home to several historic neighborhoods including the Mission, the oldest district of San Francisco where Latinos are now in the majority, the gay Castro district, or Haight Ashbury, which saw the birth of the hippie movement. In the north of the city, overlooking the San Francisco Bay Area, there are several residential areas (Russian Hill, North Beach ...) and a huge Chinatown.
AREA
130 square kilometers
- San Francisco Museum of Art (photographs and modern paintings)
- Asian Art Museum (America's largest museum dedicated to Asia)
- California Palace of the Legion of Honor (European Art)
- Chinatown
- Golden Gate (the bridge and the park)
- Berkeley Art Museum
- Haight Ashbury and (neighborhood birthplace hippie movement)
- The former prison Alcatraz
- Seals of Pier 39
- The fisherman's Wharf (restaurants and shops on rehabilitated docks)
when to go
At any time of the year or in the summer for those who wish to enjoy the sun. Famous for its fog, the weather in San Francisco is rather temperate cool summer and mild winter. The average temperature is 14 degrees. In spring and summer the days are very sunny but rarely hot. The best time is from April to September.
Agenda festivities
- In mid-February: Chinese New Year. Large parades and marches dragons in Chinatown in San Francisco to celebrate the Chinese New Year
- April: Cherry Blossom. Cherry blossom festival in the Japanese community
- End of June: Gay Pride Parade. Parades of floats and music to the largest gay festival
- Last Sunday in June: the Castro Street Fair. Gay party in the Castro District
- April-May: International Film Festival.
more
A great cultural diversity.
less
- The absence of old stones and distant past to contemplate
- A relatively high cost of tourist life.
gastronomy
SPECIALTIES
San Francisco enjoys a unique culinary diversity. According to the desires and neighborhoods where you will find you will have the opportunity to sample nearly every cuisine in the world
- Clam chowder: clam soup served in a bread
- Pizza in the Little Italy neighborhood
- Hamburger: prepared based on fresh beef in real restaurants
- Caesar's salad: romaine lettuce, chicken and croutons with Caesar dressing
- Hash browns: shredded potatoes and fried in a pan
- Biscuits and gravy: hotcakes and bechamel sauce
- Sandwich ten loaves choice, vegetables, meats, cheeses, there's something for everyone
- Mexican and Asian dishes: burritos, tacos, beef with broccoli, it's everywhere
- Pumpkin pie: pumpkin pie
LOCAL PRODUCTS
- The California wines
- Beef
- Fruits
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